pamamalengke
act of market shopping
From root: palengke
Usage Note
Pamamalengke is a routine household activity involving a trip to the wet market to buy fresh food. It is most commonly done early in the morning for the best selection.
Examples
" Mahilig ako sa pamamalengke. "
Natural Translation
I love going to the market.
Literal Translation
Fond I of the-market-shopping.
" Ang pamamalengke ay ginagawa tuwing umaga. "
Natural Translation
Market shopping is done every morning.
Literal Translation
The act of market shopping is done every morning.
" Bago pumasok sa trabaho, ginagawa muna ni Nanay ang pamamalengke para sariwa ang isda sa hapunan. "
Natural Translation
Before going to work, Mom does the marketing first so the fish for dinner is fresh.
Literal Translation
Before enter to work, does first by Mom the market-shopping so fresh the fish at dinner.
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